Crude oil futures edged higher on Tuesday, with investors hoping for a further cut in black gold production at the next OPEC + summit, which could be brought forward to this week. Brent crude for August delivery soared by $1.25, or 3.3%, to settle at $39.57 a barrel, while U.S. WTI crude for July delivery gained $1.37, or 3.9%, to end at $36.81 a barrel.

Europe is going coal-free, but a vast lignite mine is expanding in eastern Germany and coronavirus has delayed new climate laws

03/06/2020 08:49:00

The landscape makes you think of the surface of the moon. As far as the eye can see, deep gashes scar the earth. At the spot where the giant machines stand, ancient layers of bared coal are visible all the way to the base of the pit.